The hotel on Sunday played host to Woofstock, a high-tea party for well-dressed canines, which this year portrayed Hollywood greats such as Jimmy Kibble and movie legend Grace Kelly.

It was the event’s 12th year — 84th in dog years.

Princess, a Yorkshire Terrier, dressed as Grace Kelly — complete with a pink gown, a pearl necklace and a crown.

“Since they have an exhibit about Grace Kelly this year at TIFF, I thought I’d go with an old Hollywood look,” said owner Donalee Clarke. “Princess just loves to dress up and she will just walk into her clothes.”

Playing dress up

Diane Hicks dressed her toy spaniel up as Lucille Ball. Sporting an evening gown, the pooch was ready to hit Club Babalu, the name of the club Lucille Ball’s husband, Dezi Arnez, ran while portraying the character, Ricky Ricardo, on the television show, I Love Lucy.

“It’s just fun to come out and see all the dogs dressed up. You can see dog breeds that you don’t usually see,” Hicks said.

Chia, a pomeranian, was costumed as the character Elle Woods from the movie Legally Blonde with stick-on earrings, a pearl necklace, painted nails and a pink dress suit.

“She’s blond and I wanted a character for her to compliment that,” said owner Summer Ross.

“The dogs were served cookies on canopies and a tea of beef broth.”

A portion of the proceeds for the event went to the World Society for the Protection of Animals.

The high tea is the lead up event to Woofstock’s two-day event on Sept. 26 and 27 in Woodbine Park.

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